Jalandhar-27.02.25-,The UK has launched the ‘Visa Fraud Ton Bacho’ campaign to help protect Indian citizens from the physical, financial, and emotional risks of visa fraud and irregular migration. The campaign was launched at Lovely Professional University (LPU) in the presence of Founder Chancellor of LPU and Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), Dr. Ashok Kumar Mittal, Ms. Christina Scott, British Deputy High Commissioner to India, Ms. Caroline Rowett, Deputy High Commissioner, Chandigarh, Col. Dr. Rashmi Mittal, Pro-Chancellor of LPU, Dr. Jaspal Singh Sandhu, Vice-Chancellor of LPU, Mr. Ben Pugsley, First Secretary of Justice and Home Affairs, and Amandeep Grewal, Deputy Head of Mission at Chandigarh.

Visa fraud leads to unacceptable and unnecessary levels of debt and puts individuals at risk of physical harm and exploitation. Anyone found committing visa fraud could face a 10-year ban on travel to the UK. Under the Mobility and Migration Partnership Agreement, the UK and India are committed to addressing irregular migration. The campaign represents a further element of joint efforts to step up the fight against irregular migration and visa fraud.

Christina Scott, British Deputy High Commissionerto India, stated: “The opportunity to visit, study, and work in the UK has never been greater, and Indian nationals continue to receive the largest share of UK visit and work visas. However, the dreams of many young people are being exploited, with too many falling victim to visa fraud. That’s why we are launching the Visa Fraud Ton Bacho campaign. The campaign aims to raise awareness of the risks and help people check the facts about safe and legal routes to the UK.”

Dr. Ashok Kumar Mittal, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and Founder Chancellor of LPU, commended the UK's "Visa Fraud Ton Bacho" initiative for addressing the growing issue of visa fraud in Punjab and India. Dr. Mittal said, "LPU fully supports this noble cause and is committed to partnering with NGOs and student organizations to run an awareness campaign aimed at educating the nation, particularly rural villages, with limited access to information. The goal is to empower individuals with the knowledge to identify fraudulent practices and promote legal, transparent migration pathways. Through workshops and interactive sessions, this initiative will guide students towards global opportunities in an ethical and safe manner."